Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Raheem
Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil 'alameen
Ar-Rahmanir-Raheem
Maliki yawmid-deen
Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'een
Ihdinas-siratal mustaqeem
Siratal-lazeena an'amta 'alayhim ghayril maghdoobi 'alayhim wa lad-daaalleen

Koi specific number nahi hai (1000 Ikhlas, 41 Fatiha). Jo bhi padho, ikhlas ke saath padho. Bas ek baar sahi niyyat se Surah Fatiha padhna bhi kafi hai.

Fatiha ke ghar mein mehndi lagana, deepak jalana, ya marhoom ki tasveer rakhna shirk (polytheism) ki taraf le ja sakta hai. In cheezon se bachein.

The term Fatiha (derived from Arabic Al-Fatihah meaning "The Opener") is commonly used in the Indian subcontinent (Pakistan, India, Bangladesh) to refer to the gathering where Surah Al-Fatihah is recited for the Isaal-e-Sawab (sending reward) to a deceased person. Many people also perform Fatiha for the living, for the fulfillment of a wish (Hajat), or for the spiritual benefit of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and saints.

However, it is crucial to understand the correct, Shariah-compliant method. In this updated article, we will explain the authentic and unauthentic methods of performing Fatiha.

In South Asian culture, "Fatiha" often refers to a gathering where Surah Al-Fatiha is recited and the reward is sent to a deceased person. Here is the correct method:

Recite slowly, clearly, with understanding:

Alhamdu lillahi rabbil 'aalameen.
All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of all worlds.

Ar rahmanir raheem.
The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Maaliki yawmid deen.
Master of the Day of Judgment.

Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'een.
You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help.

Ihdinas siratal mustaqeem.
Guide us to the straight path.

Siratal ladheena an 'amta 'alayhim ghayril maghdubi 'alayhim wa lad daalleen. Ameen.
The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have evoked Your anger or of those who are astray. Ameen.

| Aam Aqeedah (Misconception) | Sahih Hukm (Islamic Ruling) | | :--- | :--- | | Fatiha sirf molvi sahib padh sakte hain. | Ghar ka koi bhi fard (mard ya aurat) Quran padh sakta hai. | | Fatiha ke baad khana wajib hai. | Khana khilana sadaqah hai, fatiha nahi. Agr khilao to be-takalluf. | | Fatiha padhne ke liye 11 ya 41 log hona chahiye. | Koi specific count nahi. Tanha bhi padh sakte hain. | | Marhoom ko sirf 3 din tak sawab pahunchta hai. | Ghalat. Har waqt sawab pahunch sakta hai. Dua aur sadaqah har roz kar sakte hain. |